So I find it funny what people define as "appropriate". Movies and Video Games have a rating system that say what is "appropriate" for different ages... but who gets to decide that?
The other day, a friend on facebook posted a video of him DJing a church dance. His video posed the question, "Do you feel this song is appropriate?"... "Well 299 youth didn't think so". Apparently, a couple of the youth at this dance didn't think the song was appropriate.
The song was "Turn Down For What"...
So... I guess what they defined as "appropriate" is "if the youth like it, then it's ok."... ya... I don't think so.
For those few that stood alone in saying it was NOT appropriate... I say good job!
According to the church handbook, the song they used is NOT appropriate from the lyrics alone.
https://www.lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/activities/13.6.8?lang=eng#136
Let us not be afraid to "stand alone" with what we know to be "appropriate" even if no one else is doing it.
What do you think is "appropriate"?
I sometimes feel conflicted in my opinions of what is or isn't appropriate...for those who aren't aware of the lyrics (which is what, 70% of the youth), I could see how they wouldn't think it's inappropriate. But, playing inappropriate lyrics isn't fair to the 30% to those who do understand/know the lyrics. And then, playing inappropriate music may make others think you endorse the words/behavior/content and so that's no good. But ignorance is bliss, right?! Ok, I know better than to say that after taking this class, but the idea is sure nice. I don't like the idea of telling others what they should or shouldn't do/watch/listen to etc. because I hate it when others do that to me...is that irresponsible or cowardly of me to admit?
ReplyDeleteYa... I don't think we should judge others for the media content they choose to let into their lives... but for this I used the example of a song at a church dance I heard. Whoever is in charge of the church dance is supposed to make sure that none of the songs are even questionable I would think. Whether or not majority of the youth actually know the lyrics of the song is a different question. I'm just goin' off what the church handbook states... and it doesn't seem like this song would be "appropriate" according to those standards.
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